Episode 1: Exploring Astronomy Through the Eyes of a Philosopher

Episode 1 August 22, 2020 00:32:03
Episode 1: Exploring Astronomy Through the Eyes of a Philosopher
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Episode 1: Exploring Astronomy Through the Eyes of a Philosopher

Aug 22 2020 | 00:32:03

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Show Notes

Join host Pranet Sharma as he sits down with guest Dr. Andrew Cullison, the Director of the Janet Prindle Institute of Ethics at DePauw University to discuss the overlaps of astronomy, ethics, and philosophy. Topics include: epistemology, the definition of good evidence, the ethics of astronomy, the relevance of astronomy, inference to the best explanation, the philosophy of extraterrestrial life, the ethics of technology companies, nation-state corporations, how philosophers make the best astronomers, the importance of philosophy and ethics in the future of astronomy, and how being a good scientist means being a good philosopher. To learn more about Dr. Cullison and his research, visit www.prindleinstitute.org. For any questions about the show, visit www.skysimplified.com/contact. Thank you for listening, and as always, clear skies!

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